WTF no more Eddie Bauer Bumpers?

[97 Eddie Bauer v8]

I have a 99-01 Eddie Bauer bumper, which needs a new bumper cover. I got one a few years ago at the Ford dealership which came painted to match the trim on my Eddie Bauer (Beige).

Now the stealership is telling me they no longer come painted, and that I have to get them painted myself. What the f__k Ford this is only a 4 year old part!

Is this guy just lazy or is this true? I did not order it painted to match, I just told the parts guy I needed a 99-01 bumper cover for my Eddie Bauer Explorer, and bang it came in a few days later wrapped in a foam blanket painted the color the Eddie's trim are painted. :fire:

 

[ryf]

the vehicle is no longer in production. they may never need another one, they probably sold you a production leftover last time

 

[97 Eddie Bauer v8]

What the hell? They make parts for my 1991 Toyota!!! Ford is cheap.

 

[MONMIX]

I have never seen bumper covers come painted unless it was a return.
Flares, and related trim yes but never a bumper cover.

 

[jimbo74]

What the hell? They make parts for my 1991 Toyota!!! Ford is cheap.

that 91 is still made new somewhere else in the world......